Winston Aldworth experiences a luxury overnight stay in Fiordland.

Patched gang members spotted outside court may be advertising their arrival: local cop

'You feel bloody angry about it,' says farmer looted of $130,000 worth of stock.

Evacuated people said they understood the incident was a suspected bomb threat.

"It's getting a bit out of control. People are scared," a nearby resident said.

"Without these rescue services and their dedicated staff, he might not have survived."

Judge says she's "never had anybody" make such an effort to right a wrong.

The Australian had been rescued from the area in a major helicopter mission back in 2013.

Cliff rescue leader Davie Robinson revealed how it was "a big surprise" to see him waving.

Nicole Leman, 27, died on December 9, 2015, after she fell negotiating a waterfall face.

Parts of the North Island's east coast are in for a drenching.

He's probably sat there going over where he went wrong wondering if this would be the end.

While none of the five defendants was physically involved, 'each had played their part.'

An Australian climber missing on Mt Aspiring for more than 48 hours has been found alive.

Dunedin real estate agent smashed into two cars and drove his white BMW home on its rims.

Helicopter had to turn back because of weather, but rescuers say he could still be alive.

A paedophile priest from Dunedin may have been offending for 50 years, says an expert.

Rescuers were encouraged by movement of the man's emergency beacon yesterday.

Felix Bernstein says his customers will no longer be chartered in Robinson R44's.

Victims say priest could have targeted as many as 15 boys in Dunedin, and more elsewhere.

No guarantee that wealthy religious sect will get funding.

Then there was a manhunt involving 35 police and a helicopter. He's now on home detention.

Due to the Kaikoura earthquake, the journey has been on hold for the past two years.

Man allegedly drove at police, a member of the public, and on the wrong side of the road.

The climber was due back today and his car is still in the carpark where he left it.

Pilot Matt Wallis remembered as a colourful character never at a loss for a good idea.

The group also helped themselves to a feed of chips, lollies and energy drinks.

The victim was taken to nearby Grey Base Hospital about 2am but died shortly afterwards.

Matthew Wallis' body will be flown to visit sites in Mt Aspiring National Park.

A man has been fatally stabbed in Greymouth.